National Library Of Uganda


The National Library of Uganda was established by an Act of Parliament in 2003, replacing the Public Libraries Board itself established in 1964. It is the legal deposit library for Uganda.

Functions Of The NLU

    To collect, manage, preserve and disseminate Uganda’s documented heritage.

    To provide local governments with policies, guidelines and standards for the management of public libraries and to oversee, inspect and guide local governments on the management of   public libraries.

    To promote a reading culture in the country.

    To provide leadership in the field of library and information science in the country

The National Library building is on Buganda Road in the city of Kampala. Wikipedia

Address: Buganda Rd, Kampala

Phone: 041 4233633

Website: www.nlu.go.ug